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robertcda

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April 15th, 2006 02:00

Wireless PCI adapter card

I have a Dimension L1000R desktop I want to convert to wireless broadband.  Can I swap the NIC PCI card for a wireless PCI adapter card with an antennae and expect it to connect to my wireless DSL modem?  I have no vacant PCI slots.

volcano11

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April 15th, 2006 03:00

Yes, you can swap out the PCI NIC for a wireless PCI adapter, but why not just get a wireless USB adapter.  That way you would still have ethernet capability in case you ever need it (for example to troubleshoot any wireless problems you may encounter).

Steve

robertcda

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April 15th, 2006 04:00

Thanx, Steve.  I cut my teeth in electronics when it was still vacuum tubes and am just learning computers.  Didn't know there was a USB alternative.  The Dell was my first computer in 2001, so I'm a newbie at this.  Dated myself, didn't I?

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